A 30-year-old man accused of sexual assault has faced new allegations after an incident involving a female detective during his transfer to a pretrial detention facility. Authorities state that Steven Rivers, who is charged with sexually assaulting a university student, is now also accused of physically inappropriate behavior toward the officer.
According to police reports, during the transfer, Rivers, who was in handcuffs at the time, grabbed the detective’s buttocks. The incident reportedly occurred as law enforcement personnel were moving Rivers to the detention center. No injuries were reported, but the incident has prompted an investigation.
Rivers is currently facing criminal charges related to his alleged assault on the university student. The new allegations may lead to additional charges or disciplinary action. Authorities have not released details about whether Rivers will face separate charges for this incident or if proceedings are ongoing regarding his conduct with law enforcement.
The case remains under investigation as authorities evaluate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Local officials and law enforcement continue to emphasize the importance of maintaining proper conduct during the transfer and detention processes, and Rivers is expected to face court proceedings related to the original charges in the coming weeks.